Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Denton
Beaumont averages $1,900/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Beaumont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.
Beaumont
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
Denton
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Beaumont | Denton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,100/yr | $12,000/yr | -$1,900 |
| Religious Schools | $6,900/yr | $8,200/yr | -$1,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,300/yr | $25,400/yr | -$4,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,600/yr | $10,200/yr | -$1,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,100/yr | $12,000/yr | -$1,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,100/yr | $14,400/yr | -$2,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Beaumont
$131,300
Denton
$156,000
Choosing Beaumont saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.
Sample Schools
Beaumont
Kelly Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr
First Baptist Christian School (Beaumont)
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr
Denton
Argyle Christian Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,400/yr
Denton Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr
About This Comparison
This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.
Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.